Kansas City basedlaw firm, Peterson & Associates, P.C. (www.petersonlawfirm.com), is advising of recent news indicating the critical effects and possible death to those whom have a Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator with faulty leads. The FDA issued a class I recall of Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator leads because fractures have been detected in some leads. Models 6930, 6931, 6948 and 6949 are currently among the recall.

Reports have indicated that if a defibrillator lead breaks it may deliver unnecessary shocks or may fail to operate at all, which could result in death.

To determine if you have a defective lead, first research your card that identifies the model number of your defibrillator lead. Also, you can call your doctor who implanted your defibrillator and ask what types of leads were used with your defibrillator. Or, you may receive a letter from Medtronic.

If you believe you or someone you know has been a potential defibrillator lead, schedule a medical examination immediately. If you are amongst this recall you may be entitled to recover monetary compensation. All legal claims are subject to time limits so don't delay. A delay in filing a claim may result in the forfeiture and right you may have to compensation.

Peterson & Associates, P.C. is a leading products liability and personal injury law firm that has collected over $300 million in settlements and judgments for its clients. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri on the Country Club Plaza, Peterson & Associates, P.C., represents clients nationwide. Under the guidance of the firm's
president, David M. Peterson, Peterson & Associates, P.C. has collected compensation for thousands of clients who have suffered injuries from using dangerous medications and medical devices. The Firm is currently evaluating claims for clients injured by many dangerous pharmaceuticals and medical devices, such as users of the birth control patch Ortho Evra who suffered a heart attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism, individuals who developed adverse reactions from either Ketek or Tequin, people developing Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) or Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH), those who suffered a heart attack while on Avandia, individuals who received recalled implantable cardiac devices manufactured by Guidant, Medtronic and St. Jude, as well as individuals exposed to Benzene who developed leukemia or Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, to name a few.

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